Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24,287, Richard Goff, Conn. Navy Privateer

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Goff, Richard
N 24,287
Navy
Polly
Pirate
CONTENTS
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New York 20376
Set to Pensioner 2 Sept. 33
Richard Goff of Chemango in the State of N.Y. who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Belts of the Reg t commanded by Col. Sherman in the Militia line for
8 mo. 27 days -
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 29. Dollars 65. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Sept r 1833. and sent to J. H. Pike - Clk Norwich - N.Y.
  Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 33 -  59  30    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 34  14  83     74  13  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H. Franciosi Clerk, Book C. Vol. 4- Page 58

4035,
New York Albany
Polly Goff widow of Richard
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
27 Dollars 15 ,
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the
26 day of Febry 1849 and sent to
J. M. D. Eare Norwich N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 76 Vol. 4
Date of death not on file

9388 July 31. 1843. Polly Goffas, July 7. 1838. H adm P 8mo. 270/pri 29-65
Rev: S. M. Purdy H.R. A. N. Harker Rev

State of New York Chautauqua County Clerks Office } ss.
I, John Latham , Clerk of said County, do hereby certify, that Frederick Phelps, whose name is subscrib- ed to the annexed affidavit, was at the date of the same, and is now, a Justice of the peace, in and for the said County, and duly authorized by law to take the same. And further, that I am well acqu- ainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe his signature to the said affidavit is his genuine signature. - And I do further certify that, the Hon. Solomon Emery, whose name is subscribed to the annexed application, was at the date of said application, and is now, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County and duly authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge, and verily believe his signature to the said application is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County the 15 th day of July, A.D. 1843.
John Latham Clerk by Benj. E. Randall Dep.

State of New York County of Chemango ss.
On this fifteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and forty three, personally appeared Solomon Ensign Esq. one of the Judges of the before the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Chemango, Polly Goff, a resident of the said County of Chemango aged Seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to law doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Richard Goff, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, (for a more particular description refer to the records of the war Department,) who was granted a pension, and drew one up to the time of his death.
She further declares that she was married to the said Richard Goff, on the 23 28 th day of August 1782, That her husband, the aforesaid Richard Goff, died on the 14 th day of April 1842, That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four. Witness at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before Solomon Ensign for Judge of Chemango Polly Goff
And I further certify that the above named Polly Goff - was unable to attend the sitting of the Court through age and bodily infirmity Solomon Ensign for Judge of Chemango Co. Court

State of New York Chautauqua County ss.
Polly Goff being duly sworn deposeth and saith. That she is the widow of Richard Goff deceased. That before her marriage to the said Richard Goff deceased, her name was Polly Winchester. That she was married to him at Warwick in the State of Connecticut August, the 28 th th 1782, by one Joseph Strong a minister of the Gospel, residing at that time in the said town of Warwick. That she lived with her said husband as his wife from the time of their marriage, until the time of his death, which took place, April 14 th 1842. That she is now his widow, and has never been married since his death. That her said hus- band drew a pension for his services in the revolutionary war and it was as shown by the Certificate p 2985 that she has never received the balance due her from Government, reckoning from the 4 th of March 1842, to the 14 th of April following, the time of his death, and this deponent further says, that she is seventy-eight years of age the 12 th day of July 1843, and further this deponent saith not
Polly Goff
Sworn to and subscribed this 12 th day of July 1843 Frederick Phelps Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Polly Goff, the person who made the above affidavit, and know her to be a person of good moral character, and reputation
Frederick Phelps. Just
Polly Goff's application for a pension
Enclosure

State of New York Otsego County } ss
Hannah Case now the wife of Asahel Maynard of the town of Burlington being duly sworn deposeth and saith that she was brought up from infancy to the age of thirty years in the town of Norwich State of Connecticut That she is now Eighty two years of age That while she lived at Norwich she was well acquainted with Polly Winchester late the wife of Richard Goff and now his widow That she attended the wedding of the said Richard Goff and Polly Winchester believe it took place in the summer of 1782 That they were married by the Rev'd Joseph Strong of said town of Norwich That she has maintained an acquaintance with her to the present time and knows her to be the identical person formerly Polly Goff and now the widow of Richard Goff and further this deponent saith not
STATE OF NEW YORK, Otsego County Clerk's Office, ss.
County, do hereby certify that is subscribed to the annexed
} J Samuel Russell Clerk of said Lucy Park Esquire, whose name affidavit
was on the date of the same a Justice of the peace in and
for said County, and duly authorised by law to take the same. And further , that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and verily believe his signature to the said affidavit is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, the 7 th day of July A. D. 1848
Samuel Russell CLERK.

State of New York Albany County
Hannah Case now the wife of Asahel Maynard of the town of Burlington being duly sworn deposeth and saith that she was brought up from infancy to the age of thirty years in the town of Norwich State of Connecticut That she is now Eighty two years of age That while she lived at Norwich she was well acquainted with Polly Winchester late the wife of Richard Goff and now his widow That she attended the wedding of the said Richard Goff and Polly Winchester believe it took place in the summer of 1782 That they were married by the Rev'd Joseph Strong of said town of Norwich That she has maintained an acquaintance with her to the present time and knows her to be the identical person formerly Polly Goff and now the widow of Richard Goff and further this deponent saith not
Subscribed and sworn this 6th day of July 1843 before me
Hannah Maynard
Henry Park Justice Peace

State of New York County of Chautauqua ss.
I, Jonathan  Jonathan  Hotchkiss  Hotchkiss , being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he has lived neighbour to Richard Goff Dureau. That he has been acquainted with the said Richard Goff Dureau for a st d of years, and was so until the time of his death which took place, according to this deponent's best recollection, the 14 th day of April 1842. That he is now acquainted with Polly Goff his widow, and that she has never been remarried since his death. - and this Depo- nent further says, that the said Polly Goff bears the name of being a person of good moral character, and for the this deponent saith not. Sworn and subscribed before me this 12 th day of July 1843
Frederick Phelps
Justice of the peace Jonathan S. Hotchkiss

144 P. 2. Richard Goff South New Berlin Chenango Co. N.Y.
Address.
Wathan Taylor South So. New Berlin Chenango Co. N.Y.

State of New York } Chenango County } Francis K. Pike - Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do certify that the within contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the app- lication of Richard Goff for a partition In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 10 th Day of October 1832 -
F. K. Pike Clerk

State of New York Chenango County ss.
Personally appeared Before me the undersigned. a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Richard Goff who being duly sworn. deposeth and saith. by reason of old age. and the consequent loss of Memory. he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service. but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; for and on Board the ship Trumbull this deponent served one year. the last six Months of that year he served as a Cabin Steward under the same Officers named in his application and the remainder of his service through the war he served as a private Soldier — and this deponent further saith that in the year 1779 he enlisted as a substitute for Samuel Dunham in the Militia under Sergeant Mack and served under said Sergeant not less than six weeks, but two Months according to his best recollection and guarded the sea shores as before mentioned in his application. and this deponent further states that in the same year he then enlisted as a substitute for one Spencer and served under the officers named in said declaration the term of six Months as this deponent very well recollects, and this deponent further says in the Spring following and in the Month of May he enlisted on Board the Sloop Hawk under Captain Umstead and served three Months and a half for further particulars refer to said declaration. and this Deponent further says he knows he served as a Substitute at New London and helped repair fort Griswold but who he served as a substitute for he can not tell he served under Col. Ledyard not less than two Months. and for such service this deponent claims a pension. and further saith not. Richard Goff
1. 12
6 — 5. 15
2 8. 7

The within affidavit was sworn to and subscribed Before Me this 25 th day of May 1833
Nathan Taylor
State of New York } Chenango County } ss I James K. Pike clerk of said County do certify that Nathan Taylor before whom the above (or within) affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the judges of the court of common pleas in and for the said county, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verify believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his genuine hand writing and signature -
Witness my hand and seal of Office this 25 th May 1833
J. K. Pike Clerk

Declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of New York } County of Chenango } ss.
On this Ninth day of October in the year 1832. personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas held at the Court House in the Town of Norwich in and for the County of Chenango Now sitting Richard Goff a Resident of the Town of New Berlin in the County of Chenango and State of New York. aged Sixty Nine Years who being duly Sworn according to Law doth on his oath Make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
That he enlisted in the service of the United States under the following Named officers and served as herein stated. That on or about the first of May 1777 at Middletown on Connecticut River he enlisted and entered on Board the Ship Trumbull for one year in the United States Frigate Captain Dudley Saltonstall Lieut. Col. Malbury and White. Gilbert Saltonstall Captain of Marines Adams purser went from there down the River to Lyme in Connecticut being the Mouth of Said River and there was employed in Riging the Ship as she was a New ship Great of the year but the Ship could not go to sea on account of a Bar of Sand across the River untill the Next Season. but Before she went to sea this applicant served the year out he enlisted for and was discharged at Lyme had a written discharge but has lost it. and in the year 1778 or 1779 enlisted as a Substitute in the Militia under a Sergeant whose Name this applicant has forgot to

Guard the Sea Shore Between New London and Lyme in Connecticut and served about two Months and was verbally discharged and then went immediately into the United States Service as a Substitute and joined the army Near west point on the Hudson River State of New York in Captain Betts Company thinks in Colonel Shearmans Regiment and in either Pear- sons or Huntingtons Brigade lay at west point until late in the fall then Marched to Morristown in New Jerseys and took up winter quarters lay there until about the Middle of January when he was discharged about two hundred and forty Miles from home Snow very deep and no tract Suffered very Much both with hunger and Cold because provisions could not be got to the army on account of the great depth of Snow Served about six Months had a written discharge but has lost the same. and in the Spring following thinks in the Month of May he enlisted on Board the Sloop Hawk under Captain Umstead at New London Connecticut and cruised Between New York and the west Indies had a Battle with and took the Ship Ginney from where the British had possession was chased outside upper bottom strait from Nantucket Liverpool Captain Smith Bound to New York brought the Ship into New London safe Made a Number of other voyages and in the fall thinks in September was discharged and went home. was also in service as a substitute at New London and helped repair fort Griswold but can not tell under what officer nor in what year. this applicant knows he was a substitute but for whom he can not tell in either of the above cases, and that he held no office during his service in the Revolution. and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service before mentioned
600 610

He hereby relinquishes every Claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his Name is not on any pension Roll of the agency of any state — Richard Goff
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
We Joseph H. Chamberlin a Clergyman residing in the Town of New Berlin in the County of Chenango and State of New York and Nathan Taylor — residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well ac- quainted with Richard Goff who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be Sixty Nine years of age that he is reputed and believed in the Neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution. and that we concur in that opinion — Joseph H. Chamberlain Nathan Taylor
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
before me J. K. Pike C.M.

Interrogatories
1 st - Where and in what year were you Born answer I was Born the ninth day of September in the year 1763 at New London County of New London and State of Connecticut
2 nd have you any Record of your age and if so where is it
Ans. has no record of his age except in the family Bible
3 rd where were you living when called into service and where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you now live
Ans. Lived in Colchester County of New London and State of Connecticut when called into service and lived in the same County until after the close of the war, then removed to Ballstown Saratoga County and State of New York and lived there about eight years and then removed to Oxford County of Chenango lived there ten years and then removed to New Berlin County of Chenango and State of New York where he has since resided and where he now lives
4 th how were you called into service were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom
5 th State the Names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service
Ans. I first volunteered in the United States Troops Trumbull and afterwards enlisted as a substitute but can not tell for whom
5 th State the Names of some of the regular officers who were

with the troops where you served such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service
Ans. - Naval officers Captain Dudley Saltonstall Lieut. Malbury and white. Gilbert Saltonstall Captain of Marines Adams purser - and also Colonel Shearman General Pearsons or Huntington
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Ans. I received a discharge and has lost the same
7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character veracity and their belief of your service as a soldier of the revolution
Ans - Wm Tracy Matthew Calkins A. C. Welch. C. S. Butts and Nathan Taylor
and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the said Court further certifies that it appears to them that Joseph H. Chamberlin who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the Town of New Berlin and that Nathan Taylor who has signed the same is a resident in the Town of New Berlin and is a credible person and their statement is entitled to credit
Wm Tracy } Judges of the Lewis Biglow } same Nathan Taylor } common Rev. Head } Charles Welch }

14.442
Admitted Chenango Co NY
on roles 5 mo 15 days
5 mo 15 days
4.5.6.16 Admitted
Private & 27 days
Service on board of the Forums with Pointed not allowed
July
J. K. Pike, 6th New York
N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of Deborah Goff of Chautauqua Co. in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     1 May In 1777 — 1 As a Marian Gen. Col. Saltonstall (Ship Trumbull)   78 or 79 abt 2. Private officers not recollected   1780 abt 6 — — Col. Butts Col. Sherman   Several other services State - officers names not material  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Midleton Conn  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Papers not attached as read 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Cotts Examining Clerk.

Ms B H
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Wrd file 24287
Bureau of Pensions,
Rev. War.
Washington, D. C., Apr. 4 1906
Madam:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Richard Goff , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (and/or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1. 1777 1 year Cabin Steward Dudley Saltonstall "Drumbull" Navy   1778 or 1779 2 mos Private Major Supt. Mack - Conn.   Immediately after 6 mos Private Betts Sherman Conn.   May 1780 3 1/2 mos - Olstead Capt "Hawk" *   - - 2 mos - Gedyard Conn.   * in battle with & captured ship "Gurney" from Liverpool.  
Battles engaged in, See above Residence of soldier at enlistment, Goldchester, New London Co. Conn. Date of application for pension, Oct. 9. 1832: his claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, New Berlin, Chenango Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, born Sept 9. 1763 at New London Conn.
decd Apr. 14. 1842.
He married at Norwich Conn. Aug. 28. 1782, Polly Winchester who was born July 12. 1765. She was allowed pension on an application executed June 15. 1843 while a resident of Chenango Co. N.Y.

In reply to your request of , received
Washington, D. C., , 190
Bureau of Pensions,
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
RECORD DIVISION.
3-525.
at Norwalk Conn. She was 84 years of age in 1878. Her claim was allowed.
Very respectfully,
Mrs Blanche Kinney Lewis #49 Grouse Building.
15567b2m11-01
Syracuse N.Y.
Ans to
Mrs George E Hawley South New Berlin Commissioner.
D 4
April 28, 1906

Mrs. Frank E. Harkness South New Bedford Massachusetts April 18, 1906
15507 b2m 11-01 Mrs. Blanche Kinney Linscott #49 Centre Roadway. Supersce Mt. Very respectfully,
at Mount Gower she was 84 years of age in 1849. Her name was deceased.
Record Division.
3-525.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190__
In reply to your request of _____, received _____

8236,
Sarah Goff,
widow of Richard Goff,
Private
Accts March 9 th 1843 &
June 17. 1844
$29:65 per atm.
Albany N.Y. Recd
Test.
to Applicant
C Babcock,
McGrawville,
New York,

State of New York Chautauqua County - 3 SS.
On the 24 th day of October 1845 - Personally appeared before the Subscriber, Austin Clark a justice of the peace in and for said County Polly Coff Resident of New Burkle in said County - Aged 81 years last July Who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed on 3 rd March 1843 and 17 th of June 1844, Granting Pensions to the widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War That she is the widow of Richard Coff who was a private in the War of the Revolution in Connecticut line - and was a pen- sioner under the act of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of $29 65 - Per annum She further declares that she is still a widow -
Sworn and subscribed on this day and year above
Written before -
Austin Clark Justice of the peace
May 1848
I certify that the above named defendant is personally known to me -
Austin Clark Justice of the peace

Spencer County } ss: I John Sathan Clerk's Office } Clerk of said County hereby Certify that Austin Blank Esq. Whose name is subscribed to the Within Instrument was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly Elected and Qualified as such. And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and hereby believe that the signature to the writing purporting to be his is genuine. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the Seal of said County this 29 th day of Oct. 1823.
John Sathan Clerk

Richd. Goff
29 August 1835. Pension Office.
in

Sto Dookunbury Aug 24
Yr Serv
Lewis Cass Secretary of War of the United States City of Washington

State of New York Chautauqua County ss
To the Honorable the Secretary of War of the United States
Honorable Sir I received a certificate from the pension office for my services in the Revolutionary war for Twenty nine Dollars and some cents per annum and you informed me my services on the ship Tumble was not allowed it was through ignorance of the Law in not know- ing that the particular services rendered that year was necessary to state it being the year 1777 we were shipped on board the said ship in the spring of that year And I will now state the particular - we sailed down the River and were employed in rigging the ship and we made several unsuccessful attempts to get over the bar at the mouth of Connecticut River and they all failed we then took the ship into a harbor and most of the officers and men left the ship and went to Providence in the state of Rhode Island To
the ship and as Burgoyne was coming down from Canada and the soldiers mostly sailed away to meet him the remainder of the crew of which was one was ordered under the Captain of Marines Gilbert Sandiford to guard the sea shore at the mouth of the River which we did and were employed for five months and until we were discharged it being about five miles from the place where I served the following year for which services I was allowed
South New Berlin Chautauqua County August 22 1835 Richard Goff

Weymouth N.Y. July 21 st
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Washington City
D.C.
10 8105 Aug 21 st 1845

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of Congress of the 2 3 January 1845-
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was pensioner I now make the following Statement under oath to obtain the benefits of the resolution above mentioned I am the widow of Richard Goff who was a private in the war of the Revolution, I have drawn a pension at the rate of Twenty nine Dollars 65 cts per annum from the 14 th day of April 1842 and now ask for the amount due from the Fourth day of March 1836 to the 14 th day of April when my former pension commenced in the year 1842 at the rate of Twenty nine Dollars 65 cts per annum
Sworn + subscribed before me } this 17 th day of July 1845 } Austin Clark Justice of the peace
Polly Goff
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
New Berlin July 17 th 1845 Austin Clark Justice of the peace State of New York
Chenango County ss. I. John Letham Clerk of the County of Chenango do hereby certify that Austin Clark is a Justice of the Peace in and for Chenango County duly Elected and qualified as such Justice that his term of Office commenced on the first day of January 1844 and will expire on the thirty first day of December 1847 and that his signature above written is genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of the said County this 18 th day of July 1845 John Letham Clerk
over

Hon D. L. Edward Sir will you please forward the of certificate for the widow Penigo to me as soon as convenient Yours Respectfully
Chester Babcock M c Grawville Portland Co M. Y.
Hon D. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
M.B.), if this is not correct will you inform me when it is incorrect B.B.

Polly Goff!
additional affidavit for pension.
73 6 7
Mr Purdy of New York

Champaign County ss.
Polly Goff being duly sworn deposeth and saith, That she has made an application for a Pension under the act of July, the 7 th 1838, and had her papers made out for that purpose, and sent on, as she has been informed and verily believes, that she has been informed, that the Commissioners of Pen- sions has refused to grant her a pension on the evidence already before her, requiring in ad- dition, some documentary evidence of her marriage to Richard Goff, deceased (her hus- band) prior to January the 1 st 1844. This de- ponent says in reply to that, that she had a certificate of her marriage which she kept until about six or eight years ago and lost it, that said certifi- cate is the only authentic record of her marriage that she ever had, or knows of, either public or private, and that she has all ready given the best evidence to the Department, that she has in her possession, or knows of, and this affidavit this deponent saith not.
Polly Goff
Sworn to and Subscribed this 11 th day of October 1843.
Frederick Phelps Justice of the peace
Champaign County ss.
I, John Latham Clerk of said County do certify, that Frederick Phelps the magistrate named to the above affidavit, was at the date thereof, and is now a Justice of the peace of said County, and I further certify that I am acquainted with his hand writing and believe the said signature to be genuine.
Notarized Dec 20, 1843.
John Latham Clerk

Richard Goff
Judge Taylor

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Richnagoff - born in 6 th N York which require further proof or explanation.
sent this back to def. department
 I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? ay  II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? ay  III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?  IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? no  V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no  VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? no  VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? ay  VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? ay  IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? ay  X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? ay 
1832 1777  55 69  124

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? 101
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? 101
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? 101
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? 101
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?  1 2 
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c, without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Payment to be made at Albany N. York by J. W. O'Leary. Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Albany N. Y. Payable on the 1 st March, and 1 st September in each year. presentation
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book R. Vol. 1 Page 159. by
J. L. Mann Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Polly Goff widow of Gottlieb Goff who was a private and died on the 14 th day of April 1842 is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Sixty Nine dollars and Sixty five cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1836, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1841, unless the Pensioner married or died before the above mentioned date; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this sixteenth day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty four
Examined and Countersigned. }

Will Mr Edwards Please send to me Mrs Goffs certificate as soon as convenient She is very aged - Respectfully yours James M. Deane

7460. New York.
Let to J. M. H. Carr Feb. 11. 49
Polly Goff, widow of Richard Goff, who was a private, in the Connecticut line.
Report
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 29 Dollars 65 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13. day of Dec. 45 and sent to C. Babcock, McGrawville, N. Y.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
17 June, 1847
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 76.

V 9124 9388 Polly Goff New York
2600 2294 2788 Suspender
Set to A. S. Harper Sep 20 1843
2 Act July 7 th 38

Mc Grawville Oct 31 st 1845-
Sir
I enclose the Declaration of Mrs Goff Widow of Richard Goff under the acts of Congress of 8 th March 1843 and 17 th June 1844
When acted upon please send me the certificate
Yours Respectfully Chester Babcock
Mc Grawville Cortland Co New York
Hon J L Edwards Washington City D C

Payments to be made at New York by the Presd. U S Br. BK Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
New York
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 4 Page 58 by H. H. Franciosi Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Richard Goff , of the State of New York who was a private during the Revolution- ary War
is entitled to receive Twenty nine dollars and sixty five cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Fifth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three.
John C. Calhoun Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

July 18, 1935
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Mary G. Croston 41 Highland Avenue Haverhill, Massachusetts
Townsend S. Gardner, W. 19490 Richard Goff, W. 24557 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date in which you request the records of Townsend S. Gardner and Richard Goff, soldiers of the Revolutionary War who received pensions in Chenango County, New York.
Their records are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

July 19, 1935
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Richard Goff-W.24287 BA-J/AWF
Mary G. Croston 41 Highland Avenue Haverhill, Massachusetts
Dear Madam:
The Revolutionary War record of Richard Goff which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 24287, based upon his service in that war.
Richard Goff was born September 9, 1753 in New London, Connecticut, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, he enlisted at Middletown, Connecticut, May 1, 1777, entered on board the United States Frigate "Trumbull" Captain Dudley Saltonstall, served one year the latter part of the year he was Cabin Steward.
He enlisted in 1778 or 1779 and served two months as private under Sergeant Mack, guarding the coast between New London and Lyme; and immediately enlisted and served six months in Captain Betts' company, Colonel Sherman's Connecticut regiment.
He entered on board, in May, 1780, the sloop "Hawk", Captain Olmstead, cruised between New York and the West Indies, was in a battle with and captured the British ship "Ginney", length of this service three and one half months. He also served two months under Colonel Ledyard and helped to repair Fort Griswold, dates of this service not shown.
After the Revolution he moved to Ballston, Saratoga County, New York, lived there eight years, moved to Oxford,

Chenango County, New York, there ten years and moved to New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.
The soldier, Richard Goff, was allowed pension on his application executed, October 9, 1832, then living in New Berlin, New York. He died April 14, 1842.
Richard Goff married August 28, 1782 in Norwich, Connecticut, Polly Winchester. She was born July 12, 1764 or 1765, place not shown, nor are the names of her parents stated.
The widow, Polly Goff, was allowed pension on her application executed June 15, 1843, at which time she was living in Chenango County, New York, where she continued to live in 1848.
The papers in this claim contain no reference to the children of Richard and Polly Goff.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLIER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 8, 1934
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Richard Goff-W.24287 David Goodrich-S.10760 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. C. D. Sharpe Oxford New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Richard Goff and David Goodrich, both receiving pensions in Chenango County, New York.
The records of those soldiers which are furnished herein, were obtained from the papers on file in pension claims based upon their services in the War of the Revolution.
Richard Goff-W.24287
Richard Goff was born September 9, 1763 in New London, Connecticut, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, he enlisted at Middletown on the Connecticut River, May 1, 1777 and went on board the United States Frigate "Trumbull", Captain Dudley Saltonstall, and was employed in rigging the ship, as "she was a new ship", served one year, the last six months as cabin steward. He enlisted in 1778 or in 1779, served two months as private under Sergeant Mack to guard the seashore between New London and Lyme, Connecticut. He immediately enlisted and served six months in Captain Betts' company, Colonel Sherman's Connecticut regiment. He entered at New London, Connecticut, May 1, 1780 on board the sloop "Hawk", Captain Olmstead, cruised between New York and the West Indies, had a battle with and cap-

tured the "Ginney" and continued to served until in September. He also served two months under Colonel Ledyard and helped to repair Fort Griswold, dates of this service not given.
Richard Goff moved, after the Revolution to Ballston, Saratoga County, New York, where he lived about eight years, then to Oxford, Chenango County, New York, and in about ten years moved to New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, October 9, 1832, then a resident of New Berlin, New York. He died April 14, 1842.
Richard Goff married August 28, 1782 in Norwich, Connecticut, Polly Winchester; she was born July 12, 1764 or 1765, place not stated, nor are the names of her parents given.
She was allowed pension on her application executed June 15, 1843, at which time she was residing in Chenango County, New York. In 1848 she was living in New Berlin, New York.
There is no reference to their children, and no further data in this claim relative to family.
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David Goodrich-S.10760
David Goodrich was born December 12, 1754 in Stepney Parish, Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, names of his parents not given.
While residing in said Wethersfield, he enlisted in July, 1775, served six months as a private under Elizur Hubbard (did not give his rank) in Colonel Huntington's Connecticut regiment. He enlisted in August, 1776, served as private in Colonels Talcott's

and Belden's Connecticut regiment, was in the battles of Long Island and Harlem Heights, and was discharged the latter part of October.
Soon after the Revolution, David Goodrich moved to Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, where he lived sixteen years and moved to New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 9, 1832, then a resident of New Berlin, New York.
It is not stated that the soldier was ever married.
Hephzabeth Holden, sister of the soldier, David Goodrich, made affidavit in 1853 in Chenango County, New York.
There are no further data in this claim relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
CW3
April 15, 1927
Mrs. Thomas E. Sanders 1037 College Ave Racine, Wisc
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 24287, it appears that Richard Goff was born September 9, 1763 at New London, Connecticut.
While residing at Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, May 1, 1777 he entered on board the United States Frigate "Trumbull", Captain Dudley Saltonstall, and served one year, the latter part of the year he was Cabin Steward.
He enlisted in 1778 or 1779 and served two months under Sergeant Mack in the Connecticut Troops; immediately after he enlisted and served six months as private in Captain Betts' Company, Colonel Sherman's Connecticut Regiment.
In May 1780 he entered on board the sloop "Hawk", Captain Olmstead, was in a battle with and captured

the ship "Ginney" from Liverpool, and served three and one half months. After this he served two months under Colonel Ledyard.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 9, 1832, while a resident of New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. He died April 14, 1843.
He married August 28, 1782 at Norwich, Connecticut, Polly Winchester, who was born July 12, 1765. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 15, 1843, while a resident of Chenango County, New York.
There is no further data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

W 24787 O. W. & N. Div. L. W. R.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
October 13, 1896.
Madam:
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Richard Goff, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that he made application for pension October 9, 1832, at which time he was 69 years of age and residing at New Berlin, N. Y., and his pension was allowed for eight months and twenty-seven days' actual service as a private in the New York troops, Revolutionary War; a part of the time he served under Capt. Pettis and Col. Parsons. He enlisted at Colchester, Conn. His widow, Polly, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs John A. Watling, Ypsilanti, Mich.

Veteran's Administration
Washington, D.C.
I would like the Revolutionary war service and any family data of the soldiers Richard Goff and Thomas S. Gardner. These Revolutionary soldiers received pensions in Chenango County, New York.

Truly Yours
Mary G. Croston
41 Highland Ave.
Haverhill, Mass.

July 30, 1934
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs:
I would like the Revolutionary War service and family data of: Richard Goff of Connecticut militia and David Goodrich of New York militia - both receiving pensions in Chenango County, New York
Very truly Yours, Mrs. C. D. Sharpe Oxford, N. Y.

Racine, Wis.
Feb. 19, 1927.
Dear Sir, —
Richard Goff, a Revolutionary soldier, made application for pension Oct. 9, 1832 at which time he was 69 years old, and resided at New Berlin, N.Y. He enlisted at Colchester, Conn. Served under Capt. Betts and Col. Parsons.

His widow Polly received the pension.
Can you give us in- formation concern- ing this soldier that will help us to es- tablish an ancestral line or tell us how we may be able to obtain needed family data.
Sincerely
(Mrs. D. E.) Myrtle R. Sanders. 1037 College Av. Racine, Wis.

University of Texas Library, Austin, Texas! 14 November, 1911.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me the complete war records of Richard Goff who served in the marine service during a part of the Revolution and enlisted at Colchester, Connecticut; also the records of Captain Jacob Still or "Stoll" who enlisted in the Second New Jersey regiment from Sussex County, New Jersey. His wife, Sarah Still was a pensioner after the war.
Thanking you for your services, I am,
Very respectfully Mary E. Goff.

Geo. E. Hawley, Druggist, So. New Berlin, N. Y.
O.M. & N.
SOUTH NEW BERLIN, N. Y. April 19/06
Bureau of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Will you kindly give me full data of the military and sea record of Richard Goff of Conn. Goff of Conn. who was in the Revolutionary war. was on Frigate Trumbull. Also with Col. Sherman "Sloop Hawk." I think he died about 1842. His widow drew a pension for seven years.
I wish this for D.A.R. Record - however I should greatly appreciate everything you can possibly tell me about my grandfather Richard Goff.
Kindly yours
Mrs George E. Hawley South New Berlin N.Y.

Chief Pension Office Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
Please send me the Revolutionary record of Richard Goff , both naval & land he enlisted at Colchester Conn. was on board "Trumbull" he was a pensioner his widow lived with Elisha Harrington at South New Berlin N.Y.
He was one of my ancestors & I desire it that I may join the D.A.R.
awaiting an early reply
respectfully
Blanche Kinney Lewis
(Mrs J.V.)
49 Crose Building Syracuse N.Y.

O.H. + M
C
Commissioners of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs
Will you please give me the record of Richard Goff who was either in Israel's Hix Co. of Col. Thomas Carpenter's Regt, mass. Capt Stephen Beth's Co. 2 d Conn Reg. commanded by Col. Zebulon Butler Revolutionary war.
He was a pensioner and lived with Eliza Harrington at South New Berlin Chenango Co. N.Y.
respectfully
Blanche Kinney Lewis
49 Crouse Building, Syracuse N.Y.

Miles Standish
Note
Polly Winchester married Richard Goff { a young aid to a Revolutionary Naval officer drew a pension after his death }
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Polly Goff married Zimriah Belden
Mary Ann married Thos. Wright
Eunice married John Watling
as reported to me.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L.D.L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Richard Goff
Service Conn.
Additional Service Rev War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim, except W. # 24287

THE SPACE BELOW MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE
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POSTAL CARD
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Chief Signal Officer Washington D.C.
Rev War Ruins
I hope the second will give me what I have from Infantry at Charleston Conn. in a ship - as well as the second. If not advise me I have sent it. Sam

Chief Pension Office
My dear Sir: I sent Feb 18 inst to the War Pension Chief for the Rev War record of my 81 st grand father one Richard Goff - and he kindly sent me this morning the War record. As I suppose these depts now do separate work - for in 96, when I first sent for the record, the Army, Navy, & Pension records were all sent me - one of these is genuine record here at D.A.R. office, but I find has been inaccurately stated & omissions are many. The only other record I have is locked up in the west. Will it be too much trouble for you to give me the dates of his enlistment on a ship as "a boy" - he was not 14 years of age - and I remember the first record said he served & I think alternately on Sea & Land during the war. This was all told me I think from Pension dept records - originally sent me - but not copied here at 902 7 th St. I organized a chapter D.A.R. in 1901 at the time and fear these mistakes are of my own misapprehension - Send Pension record with thanks for any courtesy
Yours truly yours Emil H. Watling Kindly address Mrs John A Watling The Meridale Washington D.C.
February 2 nd Swarthmore 1909.

Department of Veterans Affairs
Bureau of Pensions
Mr. John Lockyer
Glasgow, Ky.
Will you kindly send to Mrs Mary Spence 920 Superior St Racine Wisconsin,
the Military Record & History of Richard Loff (her ancestor) a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
He enlisted at Colchester Conn., Applied for Pension Oct 9. 1832 when living at New Berlin N.Y. - born New Berlin Conn Sept 9. 1763 - married Polly Mudgett 1782 - died 1842 - The supplementary Statement of his services is greatly desired as well as the record here named. My truly Yours
Mrs John A. Walling
Emmice Wright Walling Regent D.A.R. Glasgow, Ky.

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To the proper official at the United States Pension Office
My dear Sir
I enclose a little Genealogical memorandum to ascertain if my Great Grandfather Richard Dorr's name is on your list of Revolutionary Pensioners . I was but an infant at my mother's death, and becoming soon separated from her, relations have recently been informed by one of them, that I am entitled to be come a daughter of the Revolution because Richard Dorr tho' only my young - served in the war & received a pension. I do not know the State of his residence, but my Grand-

father lived at his death in New York State — and think he may have lived there also —
An early reply will gratefully oblige me — and any suggestions for pursuing the matter will be gratefully appreciated
Very Truly Yours
Emmice Robison Aygle Watling
Sister
Mrs John A Watling
121 N. Hanna St
Ypsilanti
Mich
November Twenty Eighth ninety five

6 Michy History to Mrs John A. Wahling Ypsilanti Mich.
Oct. 13 96. Soldier pensioned to Mrs J. A. Wahling Ypsilanti, Mich.
1906 Apr 4- History to Mrs. Blandre Kenney Lewis M.M.R.
1906 Apr. 28 History to Mrs George E. Hawley. M.B.H.
1909 Mich. 18 Hist. to Mrs. John A. Wahling v.s.m.
1911 Nov. 23 Hist. to Mary E. Goff
Ref  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24787
Polly Goff
wid of
Richard Goff
Pri Rev War
Act: Feb 24 45
Index:—Vol. A , Page 2 & 9
[Arrangement of 1870.]
189 Jan. 28
1927-Apr. 15 Hist to Mrs. Thomas E Sanders aug
1934 Nov 8. Hist to Mrs C. D. Sharpe - aug
1935 - July 19. Hist to Mary E Croston aug

Letter to Hon. S. M. Purdy 13. May 1841 to C. Babcock 4. Oct. 1845
Albany N.Y.
Polly Goff widow of Richard Goff
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 14 th April 1842 of Chemung Co. in the State of N. York who was a private in the Comp commanded by Captain Betts of the Reg. commanded by Col. Sherman in the Revolution line for 8 Mos & 27 Days
Rep 16 Feb 1844
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 29 Dollars 65 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Feby 1844 and sent to Hon S. M. Purdy No Refu
Whole amount due $ 148.25
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. L. Mann Clerk, Book 2 . Vol. 1 Page 159

State of New York } County of Chenango } ss:
On this ninth day of September personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace of said County Polly Goff — a resident of New Berlin in the County of Chenango aged 84 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Richard Goff who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army. But cannot recollect the Regiment that he belonged to. Perhaps may be had to the papers on file of the service in the war department. The annual amount of Pension received by her under the act of 1834 was
$29.65.
She further declares that she is still a widow. I was and subscribed on the day and year above written before me the 9 th of Septem r 1848. Polly Goff
James M.D. Carr
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. CHENANGO COUNTY, }
I, Nelson Fille Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that James M.D. Carr the person subscribing the annexed Certificate and before whom the same was taken, was, on the ninth day of September 1848 therein mentioned, a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Chenango; and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the name subscribed to the said Certificate is his proper and genuine signature.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 12 th day of February A. D. 1848
A. Purdy. Dep. Clerk.

State of New York County of Chemung ss:
On this ninth day of September personally appeared before me the Subscriber a justice of the peace of said County Dolly Goff — a resident of New Berlin in the County of Chemung aged 84 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2 d February 1848. Granting pensions to widows of persons who served dur- ing the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Richard Goff who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army. But cannot recollect the Regiment that he belonged to. Reference may be had to the papers on file of his service in the war department. The annual amount of Pension received by her under that act of 1834 was $29.65. She further declares that she is still a widow sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written Dolly Goff before me the 9 th of Septem 1848.
James M. D. Carr Justice of the peace
I Certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, and the figure in the margin $29.65. was written before execution
James M. D. Carr Justice of the peace

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
Supplemental.
(Richard Goff)
In May, 1777, he entered the service and was engaged for about one year, under Gilbert Saltonstall, Captain of Marines, in putting the ship "Trumbull" (then located at Lyme, Conn., and commanded by Capt. Dudley Saltonstall) in readiness to go to sea; in 1779 he enlisted as a substitute for Samuel Dunham, and served about two months, under a sergeant named Mack, in guarding the sea-coast between New London and Lyme; immediately after his discharge he again entered the service as a substitute for a man named Spencer, and served as a private under Capt. Betts, in Col. Sherman's, or Col. Parsons' regiment, then at West Point, until the middle of January following, when he was discharged at Morristown, N. J., having served about six months; in May, 1780, he enlisted on board the sloop "Hawk", under Capt. Umstead of New London, Conn., and cruised between New York and the West Indies; served on board the "Hawk" until September following and assisted in capturing a number of prizes; was also in service as a substitute at New London and assisted in repairing Ft. Griswold, but was unable to state under what officers he then served (except Col. Ledyard), or the name of the person for whom he served as a substitute.